13 October 2026: The Proclamation

In the Design Café Arena at Hospitality Day in Rimini, we reveal the winners of the 10 thematic categories and the new Hotel Designer of the Year.

Acknowledgements

Hotel Designer of the Year 2026

The highest accolade for the most innovative and comprehensive vision.

Category Awards

10 titles dedicated to the concepts that will most effectively interpret the different thematic souls of the competition.

The plus for the winners: in addition to the title, the winners will be guaranteed free access to all Teamwork events for a whole year.

Beyond the podium:
The value of the finalists

Entering the selection of 30 finalists means officially positioning oneself at the centre of the hospitality design scene. It is an opportunity for growth that guarantees concrete advantages for all selected talents.

Exhibition of excellence

The 30 finalist projects will be the protagonists of a dedicated exhibition during the Hospitality
Day: the works will be physically displayed in the heart of the event, offering a tangible and impactful showcase.

Professional certification

Being among the 30 finalists is a mark of professional quality recognised by the market and the award's brand partners

Editorial presence

The selected works will be celebrated through official channels and included in a dedicated editorial publication.

The proclamation

The award ceremony for the best designers will be the concluding act of an entire day dedicated to innovation: an exceptional programme of round tables on hotel design and technical focuses on materials and environments, with the direct involvement of internationally renowned architects. brands and designers.